Best Schools in Douglas County, IL
Douglas County, IL has 22 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 4,335 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, IL
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. Villa Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
5. Tuscola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
6. Arcola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
7. Shiloh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiloh Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, IL
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Villa Grove Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, IL
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Jh And Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 269 Students
2. Villa Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Grove Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
3. Arthur Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 288 Students
4. Atwood-hammond Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
5. North Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscola Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students
6. Arcola Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
7. Shiloh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shiloh Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
8. Lake Crest Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
9. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadowlark School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 35 Students
10. Prairie Lane Amish School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Lane Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 38 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, IL has a total population of 19,740 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Douglas County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Douglas County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, IL
How many schools are in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 4,335 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Douglas County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
4 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Tuscola (3)
- Villa Grove (3)
- Arcola (2)
- Arthur (2)
School districts (3)
- Arthur CUSD 305 (4 schools)
- Tuscola CUSD 301 (3 schools)
- Villa Grove CUSD 302 (3 schools)